Good Morning. It's Monday 17th June, and here are the latest headlines from Elland Road... Leeds willing to negotiate with Spurs over Gray Leeds Utd journalist Conor McGilligan has intimated that Leeds...
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Leeds willing to negotiate with Spurs over Gray
17 Jun 2024 06:26 am, by Ellandback1
Good Morning. It's Monday 17th June, and here are the latest headlines from Elland Road...
Leeds willing to negotiate with Spurs over Gray
Leeds Utd journalist Conor McGilligan has intimated that Leeds are willing to sit down and negotiate with Spurs regarding the sale of Archie Gray, but only if they are willing to participate in a swap deal, and it's not Joe Rodon! According to the Leeds Live reporter, Daniel Farke is an admirer of versatile midfielder Oliver Skipp, who was largely a squad player last season, starting just five games. The 23yo operates as a defensive midfielder, and is known for his ability to break up play and win the ball, similar to Ilia Gruev, who Leeds have already rejected offers for over the past several weeks.
Spurs value Skipp at around £15m, which should mean Leeds should come out of the deal at least £20m richer. He came through the Spurs academy, and represented England at U16, U17, U18 and U21 level. Last season was supposed to be his breakthrough season, but it never materialised! Leeds are of the mindset that they want sell players before splashing out too much this Summer, but the lack of firm interest (so far) in Willy Gnonto and Crysencio Summerville may force Leeds to part with their 18yo prodigy.
According to McGilligan, Leeds have perhaps lost some interest in Rodon due to his £12m - £15m price tag, and Premier League attention from the three promoted clubs from the Championship last season.